Quiz – Tres Dias con Dios

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Module 1 - Introduction
Tres Dias Con Dios is a chartered community of Tres Dias International, a non-profit, nondenominational, servant-led ministry. Our community sponsors weekend retreats for Spanish-speaking individuals that foster inner healing, personal growth, and a deeper relationship with God. Attendees become healthy leaders who, in turn, support their respective pastors in their local congregations. The Tres Dias weekend enables Hispanic people to help take Tres Dias back to their community, family, and friends. By sponsoring a candidate, you will bless individuals and the entire family.

Your role as a sponsor is essential during the different facets of the weekend, and your involvement has a significant impact on these families. This quiz highlights your responsibilities as a sponsor.

Before you begin the quiz, thank you for participating in this experience.

Module 2 - Pre-weekend
It is important that the candidate is supported throughout all phases of the weekend. These questions emphasize some of the items the sponsor needs to be aware of.

Who to sponsor*

Non-believer friend

A close personal Christian friend

A person I just met

I have a friend that is going through some difficult times and think a Tres Dias experience is just what they need. Should I sponsor this individual?*

Yes

I have a friend I am thinking about sponsoring. How do I know if sponsoring this person is something I should do?*

Pray, seeking guidance.

Roll a pair of dice. If the number is even, sponsor the individual.

Ask another friend if they think the person should attend.

Consult a member of the local Secretariat.

The person I am thinking about sponsoring is currently on a weight loss program. Can they attend a weekend?*

Yes, medically required meals can be accommodated, However, the sponsor will need to provide the meals.

No, the meals are selected based on the weekend theme.

It depends on what desserts are planned for the weekend.

Yes, but the individual will not be able to attend the Saturday night dinner.

The weekend is scheduled to begin in three months. When should I submit the application?*

Wait until two weeks before the weekend.

Just bring them to send-off and register them at the camp.

Find out who the rector is and decide if this is the appropriate weekend for them to attend.

Immediately

My candidate told me someone called and said they have been selected to attend the upcoming weekend. That means we are set to go and do not have to do anything else besides showing up at send-off.*

False

True

The person I am thinking about sponsoring is out of work. Can I get the weekend fee dropped?*

Yes

Who pays the $10 registration fee?*

The fee can be waived if the candidate is from out of state.

Registration fee scholarships are available.

Candidate

Sponsor

Who is responsible for paying the $120 weekend fee?*

Candidate

Sponsor

The sponsor should discuss payment of the $120 weekend fee with the candidate.

If married, the candidate's spouse will palanca the weekend fee.

What is the best way to pay the $120 weekend fee?*

Mail a check to the TDCD Treasurer.

Bring $60 cash to the candidate check-in and request a scholarship form.

You can use Venmo, PayPal, check, or cash to pay for the weekend.

Who is responsible for providing Palanca letters to the candidate?*

Each team member will write a Palanca letter to each candidate for the Sunday bag.

If married, the candidates spouse should collect Palanca letters for the Sunday bag.

The sponsor is responsible for collecting Palanca letters for their candidate.

If the candidate is single, they will supply a list of people to contact to write Palanca letters.

Palanca letters should be mailed to the candidate using the USPS.*

False

True

The weekend is designed to be fun and engage the candidates through a variety of media. Therefore, the candidate is encouraged to bring cell phones, radios, tablets, laptop computers, and earbuds to use during breaks.*

False

True

Candidates should be encouraged to bring one set of “work casual” clothes for the Saturday night dinner.*

False

True

Module 3 - Weekend Registration and Opening
Tres Dias weekends are scheduled as a continuous block of 72 hours. The rector has options on several weekend events that impact the schedule. However, three times are critical and must be as close to as scheduled as possible: opening/send-off, serenade, and closing. This is due to the community's involvement.

Check-in and registration is from 6:00 to 6:30 PM on the Thursday of the weekend. Who is responsible for getting the candidate to the camp?*

If married, the candidate's spouse.

Sponsor

Candidate

Uber, Lyft, or local taxi

Traffic delays are to be expected. As long as you make a good-faith effort to get the candidate to the camp on time, it is okay to be late checking in.*

False

It depends on how long the kitchen can keep the food warm.

True

It is important for the candidate to bring their luggage to registration to ensure the proper tags are attached. The team will deliver the luggage to the correct dormitory room based on these tags and the available bed space in each room.*

False

True

If the sponsor is going to pay only part of the weekend fee, when is the best time to discuss the payment with the candidate?*

When discussing the possibility of the candidate attending the weekend.

While in line waiting to register.

When the candidate is picked up by the sponsor.

On the way to the camp.

The public is invited to the send-off ceremony. The more people there are, the louder the encouragement for the candidates starting the weekend will be.*

True

False

Module 4 - During the weekend
As a sponsor, there are things you are responsible for once the weekend is underway.

Once the weekend is underway, you have completed your obligation as a sponsor until you pick the candidate up at closing.*

False

True

If your candidate is married, you should give them the camp's telephone number just in case there is an emergency.*

True

False

Candidates are allowed to leave the camp twice each day.*

False

True

If the candidate has a family, you should let them know when to expect them back home.*

False

True

Module 5 - Serenade
Serenade is generally a highlight of the weekend. While not a secret, it should be regarded as a "surprise."

Serenade is an opportunity to surprise the candidates. They will be looking for familiar faces among the singers. As a sponsor, you should plan on attending and blessing the candidates by singing songs to our Lord.*

False

True

Tres Dias policy does not allow spouses of candidates to attend Serenade.*

False

True

A boyfriend/girlfriend of the candidate may not attend the serenade.*

False

True

Young adults who have attended a Vida Nueva weekend may attend a serenade.*

True

False

Module 6 - Closing
Closing is the grand finale of the weekend, and it is the time for the candidates to tell the community what they have gained from it.

You should arrive at the camp with enough time to retrieve your candidate’s belongings, transport them to your vehicle, and enter the auditorium before the closing ceremony begins.*

False

True

If your candidate is married and the spouse has yet to attend a weekend, what should you do with the extra palanca from the weekend?*

Drive around to the dumpster and make a “deposit.”

Offer to “store” it until after the spouse has attended a weekend.

Leave it on the stage in the auditorium.

On the way to the candidate’s home, eat as much as possible and toss the extra.

It is okay for a new Pescadore to tell their spouse about the rollos and the names of the individuals who gave them, as long as they know the person.*

False

True

Tres Dias is such a life-changing experience that involving the entire family in closing is essential. The candidate’s children should be invited to closing to benefit from hearing what happened to change the parent.*

False

True

Module 7 - Fourth Day
The candidate's fourth-day begins at the end of closing. It is important to continue supporting your new Pescadore following the weekend.

As a sponsor, your responsibilities are over once you get the candidate home.*

True

False

Reunion Groups are a way to help the new Pescadore navigate their Fourth Day.*

True

False

The TDCD community celebrates following each weekend. You should encourage the new Pescadore to attend the celebrations.*

False

True

As the sponsor, it is important for you to look for ways to help your Pescadore continue their Christian growth.*

True

False

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